"The catena aurea ... contains a series of passages selected from the writings of the various Fathers, arranged in such order that the texts form a running commentary on the Gospels." - Catholic encyc
Preface signed J.H.N., i.e. John Henry Newman
v. 1, pt. 1-3. St. Matthew -- v. 2. St. Mark -- v. 3., pt. 1-2. St. Luke -- v. 4, pt. 1-2. St. John